Predicting the long term lung health outcomes in young adults born very preterm [ 2018 - 2020 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Graham Hall (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Robert Trengove ,  Dr Andrew Wilson ,  Dr Shannon Simpson ,  Prof Harm Tiddens

Brief description Preterm birth and its resulting lung problems can lead to breathing problems during childhood and into adult life. There are very few lung health studies that have tracked preterm individuals from childhood and into early adult life. This study will conduct a detailed lung health assessment in a follow-up of a group of preterm individuals at 19 years of age. We aim to identify if information we obtained in the group at 6 and 11 years can predict how the lungs look and behave at 19 years of age.

Funding Amount $AUD 866,160.03

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant